This week, we sit down with Adrian from Luster to dive deep into their creative process and the unique dynamics of the band. We discuss how they manage to blend emotional vulnerability with a sound that's evolved over the years.
Highlights Include:
- The surprising fact that, despite playing shoegaze the most, it's what Adrian listens to the least!
- The origins of Luster as a "bedroom project," with Adrian and Alvin sending ideas back and forth, allowing the rest of the band to contribute at their own pace.
- How Adrian and Alvin’s friendship began 10+ years ago at California shows, not as childhood friends, but as kindred spirits shaped by a shared culture and humor.
- Adrian's thoughts on embracing emotion in music, especially within Latin culture, where expressing feelings is often discouraged.
- Why moving to a small town of just 400 people has given Adrian the peace and space he needs to be creative.
- Reflections on the band's emo-adjacent sound and how Adrian’s emotional experiences influence his lyrics.
Plus, Adrian shares stories of growing up listening to everything from Nu Metal to Slayer, and the band tattoos that have left a lasting mark: Morrissey, Unbroken, Psychic TV, and Swans.
This episode is filled with honest insights and reflections from a band that started with a simple mission—to play music with friends—and has checked off dream collaborations along the way. Don’t miss out on this amazing conversation!
